‘Music connects’ for Summer Institute students Timothy Rommen (right) teaches a class on Dominica’s popular music, one of several in this year’s Center for Africana Studies Summer Institute for Pre-Freshmen. ‘Music connects’ for Summer Institute students The Summer Institute for Pre-Freshmen brings new students together with experienced faculty and graduate students to discuss cultural themes in Africana studies.
New College House named for President Emerita Amy Gutmann President Emerita Amy Gutmann elbow bumps Alberto Abad during Move-In on Aug. 27, 2021. (Image: Eddy Marenco) New College House named for President Emerita Amy Gutmann The newly named college house at 40th and Walnut streets honors Penn’s eighth president.
Add a friend on social media Add a friend on social media See the latest happenings of Penn’s new president Liz Magill on her Facebook and Instagram.
An ice cream social with Penn’s new president An ice cream social with Penn’s new president Just days into her tenure, Liz Magill met and talked with hundreds of University faculty, staff, and students on College Green.
Penn’s new president on ‘the honor of a lifetime’ Penn’s new president on ‘the honor of a lifetime’ Liz Magill greets the University community with a video message on her first day.
Nine questions for Penn’s ninth president Q&A Nine questions for Penn’s ninth president Liz Magill shares insights about her scholarship and her background, what excites her about living in Philadelphia, why she is inspired by the Penn community, and more.
2021-22 in review: A return to old traditions and new normals 2021-22 in review: A return to old traditions and new normals Many in-person traditions returned to campus this year after a lengthy hiatus, including classes, but Penn’s output of research, innovation, and growth never slowed throughout the year.
Desmond Patton appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor Desmond Upton Patton will be the Brian and Randi Schwartz University Professor effective July 1. Desmond Patton appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor Patton will be Penn’s Brian and Randi Schwartz University Professor, with joint appointments in the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Annenberg School for Communication and a secondary appointment in the Perelman School of Medicine.
Class of 2023 celebrates Hey Day Class of 2023 celebrates Hey Day Marking their official senior status, it’s the first time the students have gathered as a whole since Convocation in 2019.
U-Night shines in person U-Night shines in person The first in-person celebration for rising juniors in two years was not dampened by the rain, as the Class Board of 2024 honored one of Penn’s most resilient student class.